2006 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Insight | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |